Senior Claims Director, Complex Liability & Litigation

RLI Insurance Company; Eagan (MN); Hybrid; USD 137,000 - 199,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)

Annual bonus plans

Hybrid work arrangements

Paid time off

Health, dental and vision benefits

Job summary

RLI Insurance Company in Minnesota seeks an experienced claims lawyer to handle high-exposure general liability matters nationwide (excluding NY). You will oversee all aspects of claim handling, including investigation, coverage analysis, damages evaluation, and coordinating defense counsel across states.

Ideal candidates hold a JD with insurance/defense litigation experience and a bachelor’s degree; 8+ years in the field.

Qualifications

• Meaningful experience handling general liability claims involving bodily injury and property damage.

Responsibilities

• Handle high-exposure, complex bodily injury and property damage claims across the United States (excluding New York).
• Responsible for all aspects of claim-handling, including fact investigation, coverage analysis, injury/damages evaluation, and litigation management.
• Evaluate claims and set case resolution strategies, including independent handling of mediations and trials in complex claims.
• Develop and implement claim resolution strategies and identify claims where trial is appropriate.
• Select, retain, and direct appropriate defense counsel on litigated cases.
• Collaboratively communicate with Underwriting on industry trends or case law/statutory developments that may impact their respective product lines.
• Lead in special projects and other duties as needed.
• Occasional travel for mediations and trial as necessary.

Skills

General liability claims

Litigation management

Case law knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field

Juris Doctorate (JD)

Job description

RLI Insurance Company in Minnesota seeks an experienced claims lawyer to handle high-exposure general liability matters nationwide (excluding NY). You will oversee all aspects of claim handling, including investigation, coverage analysis, damages evaluation, and coordinating defense counsel across states.

Ideal candidates hold a JD with insurance/defense litigation experience and a bachelor’s degree; 8+ years in the field.